Harlem Rbi Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HARLEM RBI,INC DBA DREAM PROVIDES YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY, LEARN, AND GROW. OUR MISSION IS TO LEVEL THE FIELD BY EMPOWERING ALL CHILDREN TO RECOGNIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND REALIZE THEIR DREAMS.
- Income
- $40.9 million
- Spending
- $40.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 56%
- Employees
- 590
- Volunteers
- 274
- Highest pay
- $583,525, co-chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 77% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 41% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2531 of 31 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $32.0 million spent. PROGRAM A: REAL KIDSDREAM'S REAL KIDS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, HIGH-QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K5 ACROSS EAST HARLEM AND THE SOUTH BRONX. BY COMBINING ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, SPORTS-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, DREAM HELPS STUDENTS BUILD THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. THE PROGRAM COMBATS SUMMER LEARNING LOSS, PROMOTES MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS, AND FOSTERS LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK THROUGH STRUCTURED PLAY AND ENRICHMENT. PROGRAM B: LEGENDSDREAM'S LEGENDS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM SERVES DREAM CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FOR SIX YEARS AFTER GRADUATION THROUGH A ONE-ON-ONE, CASE MANAGEMENT MODEL. TODAY, WE OPERATE A DUAL-TRACK PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO PURSUE COLLEGE OR DIRECTLY ENTER THE WORKFORCE; AND WE PROVIDE THEM WITH THE WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT TO SUCCEED IN THEIR CHOSEN PATHWAY. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS FOR YOUTH TO PURSUE AND COMPLETE A BEST-FIT POSTSECONDARY PATH THAT EQUIPS THEM TO FULFILL THEIR VISION OF SUCCESS AND ACHIEVE A CAREER THAT FACILITATES STABILITY AND AGENCY.PROGRAM C: ATHLETICS, HEALTH AND WELLNESSAS HARLEM RBI WAS FOUNDED AS A SUMMER BASEBALL LEAGUE, HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMAINS A CORE PART OF OUR ORGANIZATION TODAY. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE A HOST OF OTHER TEAM-BASED ACTIVITIES AS PART OF OUR OFFERINGS INCLUDING BASKETBALL, SOCCER, LACROSSE, SWIMMING, DANCE, AND SO MUCH MORE. IN ADDITION, HARLEM RBI INVESTS IN THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OF OUR STUDENTS. WE OFFER ROBUST PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES, AND FREE, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER SPORTS-BASED PROGRAMS THAT HELP OUR PARTICIPANTS BECOME CONFIDENT, COMPETENT, AND CARING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PART OF A TEAM.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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